Forest School Instructor

at  Outcomes First Group

ABOUT US

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment, where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.
Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. All classes have excellent ratios of at least 2:1, students to adults. Typically, classes have between 6-8 students.
As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives – essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

UK APPLICANTS ONLY. THIS ROLE DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Forest School Instructor to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful applicant will work alongside The Outdoor Learning Lead and Outdoor Learning LSA to deliver Outdoor Learning at Heath Farm School.

• Work with the Outdoor Learning Lead and senior staff in the observation, assessment and planning cycle and to manage and prepare resources.
• Engage with and support pupil’s learning and generally support pupils with set activities, independent problem solving and creative play.
• Supervise pupils at all times and this may include lunchtimes as required.
• To manage support staff and volunteers effectively, ensuring they embrace the ethos of Outdoor Learning.
• To ensure the health and safety of all participants, including writing and checking risk assessments for the sites, tools and activities used.
• To regularly check and maintain tools and other equipment.
• To keep records as appropriate of emergency contact details for participants, permission forms and achievement of pupils.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher or senior staff.